Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

I. Professional Degree Program 1. The Professional Program refers to the College's educational program leading toward the degree of OD 2. The faculty of the Professional Program will include all faculty who (a) teach a course in the Professional Program, or (b) are involved in the clinical education and/or supervision of students in the Professional Program, or have participated in either of the above within the prior three years. Serving on any committee listed in Section B, below, will also make one a member of the faculty of this program during his/her term in office. 3. It shall be the responsibility of the dean to keep a current list of members of the faculty of the Professional Program, and to provide such a list, on request, to the president or to any member of the faculty. 4. Committees of the Professional Degree Program. a. Elected Committees (part of the faculty by-laws) i. Committee on Educational Policy ii. Curriculum Committee iii. Committee on Course and Standing b. Appointed Committees (listed in Faculty Handbook for informational purposes only, see Appendix) i. Committee on Admissions ii. Committee on Scholarships, Award & Financial Aid J. Graduate Program 1. The Graduate Program refers to the College's educational research programs leading toward the degrees of MS and PhD in Vision Science. 2. The Faculty of the Graduate Program refers to members of the faculty who are designated by the dean, after review and recommendation by both the associate dean and the Graduate Qualifications Committee, to a. teach a course in the Graduate Program during the current academic year;

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